Veneta city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Veneta city, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

As of 2026, Veneta city, Oregon has a total population of 5,191, the 102nd largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $61,949, which is 23% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

Veneta city Quick Facts

Population 5,191

Median Household Income $61,949

Median Home Value $318,800

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 47.5 years

Homeownership Rate 80.9%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

High School Graduation Rate 91.3%

Diversity Index 40/100

Population 5,191 102nd of 419

Median Income $61,949 below average

Poverty Rate 8.6% 31% lower national

Median Home Value $318,800 average

How Veneta city Compares

Median Household Income

Veneta city

$61,949

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Veneta city

$318,800

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 26.5%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 28.8%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

55.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.0%

18-34

12.2%

35-54

29.7%

55-74

34.8%

75+

4.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Veneta city Rankings in Oregon

#102 Population of 419

#239 Median Income of 419

#283 Education of 419

#208 Home Value of 419

Explore Oregon Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Cities Similar to Veneta city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Tillamook city	5,229	$57,604	$272,300	15.4%	9.9%
King City city	5,078	$66,728	$391,100	34.8%	9.4%
Winston city	5,663	$53,125	$219,200	15.2%	20.1%
Roseburg North CDP	4,400	$61,916	$234,400	24.4%	11.6%
Phoenix city	4,383	$60,656	$367,700	29.5%	13.1%

Population Overview

Veneta city is a small city located in Oregon. The total population is 5,191. It ranks as the 102nd most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Veneta city is 47.5 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Veneta city is $61,949. This is 23% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $318,800. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Veneta city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Veneta city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

Free data download: Get all Oregon city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Veneta city, Oregon?

Veneta city, Oregon has a population of 5,191 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Veneta city, OR?

The median household income in Veneta city is $61,949, which is 21% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Veneta city, OR?

The poverty rate in Veneta city is 8.6%. This means approximately 441 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Veneta city, Oregon?

Veneta city's population is 75.3% White, 0.1% Black, 10.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Veneta city, OR?

The median home value in Veneta city is $318,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x.

How educated is Veneta city, Oregon?

14.9% of adults (25+) in Veneta city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.